Michael D : 1112 books

The year is 2018.  It's August.  New York City is sweltering, baking under unrelenting heat and humidity.  Added to this misery is a wave of grotesque maulings of dogs in Lower Manhattan.  Rookie Detective Teresa Rodriguez of the 5th Precinct and her partner and soon-to-retire mentor, Detective...

In this collection of articles, we present 10 basic doctrines of Christianity, with an explanation of the basic features of each biblical teaching. We follow each doctrinal article with two articles explaining how the doctrine makes a difference in our lives - how it encourages us to respond in a...

From horror and fantasy writer Michael D McAuley, author of the adult action horror series Assassin Games ( A Monster's Mentor, Creative Vengeance, Angel of Death ), comes four short stories of grotesque horror. In Sick Boy we delve into the mind of Jonathan a thief with a dark twisted path,...

Michael D. "Moon" Mullins with his usual flair has found a perfect way to bring life to the stories of America's Warriors. His lyrical way with words has opened a window into the past that is closing much too quickly. Out of the Mist, Memories of War touches the soul and brings the reader...

    This is a contemporary comedy:  Our story unfolds in 1994, in a close-knit, multi-ethnic neighborhood located in Staten Island, New York.  The neighborhood is the home of many of America's newer immigrants living along side lower income Caucasians, and modest income Black Americans like Lenny's...

Penniless, flat broke, sleeping in a cardboard box in a tent city on the South Side of Chicago, this formerly undistinguished man, Stanley Marczek, becomes the first man to walk on Mars. How is it possible? Why would NASA select a civilian, non-career astronaut for the mission? Obviously, living in...

   "Bring us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to be free," but don't bring us Vladimir Ruska!  But that's just what happened.  Yes, Vladimir Ruska, the Russian shiftless, corner cutter, came to America to achieve success.  But he couldn't even keep his janitor's...

The story predicts the future of the USA in the year 2050. In the age of flying cars and 3D holographic telephones, the Union of the United States will radically change, producing winners, and losers - by the millions, the latter largely the underrepresented and the vulnerable. "Beyond Soylent Green...

   A comedy with real heart, the story of "Lenny" unfolds in a close-knit, very diverse Staten Island neighborhood, the home of many of America's newer immigrant citizens living along side lower income Caucasians.   In this melting pot, almost everyone knows Lenny.  They regard him...

The Women of All Seasons Delores Lingate moved from Florida to Atlantic City after her divorce. She found a new job, a new friend, and a place to unwind on the weekends. She finds herself fascinated by the handsome man who sent her a drink as she sat in the Oasis Jazz Lounge enjoying the band. His...

The first in-depth history and analysis of a much-abused policing policy No policing tactic has been more controversial than “stop and frisk,” whereby police officers stop, question and frisk ordinary citizens, who they may view as potential suspects, on the streets. As Michael White and...

Since the team’s inception in 1946, the Boston Celtics have been at the heart of the culture and history of the city they call home. And as Boston has transformed over the years, the Celtics too have evolved to reflect and embrace the changing times. In a book like no other, veteran writer and lifelong...

The name Hershey evokes many things: chocolate bars, the company town in Pennsylvania, one of America's most recognizable brands. But who was the man behind the name? In this compelling biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael D'Antonio gives us the real-life rags-to-riches story of Milton...

Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon Editors The world’s most trusted guide for leaders in transition Transitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. While...